Open Bakery Day at Pistol Whipped Pastry Saturday, October 17 Pistol Whipped Pastry will open the doors of its commercial kitchen to the public Saturday. From noon to 2 p.m., the baked goods purveyor will allow patrons to place pre-orders online for pickup, or to stop by and shop a small selection…
Date Night at Sphinx Date Company Thursday, October 15 Fall harvests are taking place across Arizona, and Sphinx Date Co. is gearing up to let locals in on a taste of the action. From 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sphinx Date Co. will host an open house at its shop,…
Canada’s most famous snack continues its American invasion with the arrival of Smoke’s Poutinerie at Gila River Arena. Smoke’s Poutinerie, which calls itself the “World’s Largest and Original Poutinerie,” hails from Toronto and is known for its inventive take on the classic québécois dish. Poutine, of course, is the winning…
55th Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 11 Join in the Greater Phoenix Greek Festival this weekend and enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and other artisanal crafts. From Friday through Saturday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, festival goers can enjoy a variety of Greek…
Big news, Starbucks devotees: As of October 2, there are eleven Valley locations of the popular coffee chain with pending liquor license applications. What does this mean? Starbucks Evening stores are coming to Metro Phoenix. Starbucks Evening isn’t exactly new. The first location opened in Seattle’s Captiol Hill neighborhood in…
Sushi Roku 7th Anniversary Celebration Monday, October 5 through Thursday, October 8 In honor of its seventh anniversary, Sushi Roku is celebrating with a week of deals for restaurant diners. Monday through Thursday, diners can expect 50 percent off their total food orders at the restaurant, excluding alcohol purchases. Popular Sushi…
The 7 Chef Series returns to the Valley this Sunday, October 4 with an eight-course bar-b-que “Que-Out” at the newly opened Okra Cookhouse & Cocktails. Featuring courses by chefs Gregory Weiner, Justin Beckett, Stephen Jones, Cullen Campbell, Kelly Fletcher, Bernie Kantak, and Scott Holmes, the Que-Out will be full…
Grand Avenue fans have something new to celebrate. After Bragg’s Factor Diner announced that it will be shuttering its doors on October 4, Chef Silvana Esparza of Barrio Cafe and Barrio Urbano revealed that she will be setting up shop in the space once occupied by the vegan cafe. We spoke to Esparza…
SanTan OktoberfestSaturday, October 3 The eighth annual SanTan Oktoberfest is going down this weekend in downtown Chandler. From 3 to 11 p.m., festival goers can wear their lederhosen and dirndls while enjoying craft beer, German cuisine, and polka music. Beer games (including a beer pong tournament) will take place, as…
Free Salad Day at MAD Greens in Phoenix Tuesday, September 29 To celebrate the opening of its newest location in Phoenix at Seventh Avenue and McDowell, MAD Greens is hosting Free Salad Day. From 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., those who stop by MAD Greens will receive a free beverage…
If you’re into Vietnamese food, then you’ve probably heard of Da Vang. The restaurant on the west side of 19th Avenue between Campbell and Highland has been a Valley staple for Vietnamese food for nearly two decades. The spacious but spare, family-friendly spot serves a variety of noodle and rice dishes,…
Fourth Annual Roosevelt Row Chile Pepper Festival at Downtown Phoenix Public Market Saturday, September 26 Roosevelt Row’s Chile Pepper Festival returns for a fiery fourth installment this weekend. Hosted by Roosevelt Row CDC and Roosevelt Growhouse, the festival will take place between 4 and 11 p.m. at Downtown Phoenix Public…
James Beard Foundation’s Taste America: Taste of Fox Restaurant Concepts Thursday, September 24 This Thursday, Fox Restaurant Concepts will host a dinner event to jump start the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Phoenix weekend event. From 7 to 9 p.m. at Culinary Dropout in Tempe, A Taste of Fox Restaurant Concepts will feature dishes…
Wine Dinner at the Wigwam featuring Duckhorn Vineyards Friday, September 18 Don’t wait to get your reservations for The Wigwam’s wine dinner this Friday. Beginning at 7 p.m., Chef Rich Hinojosa — a certified level two sommelier — will be serving guests a four-course dinner paired with wines from Duckhorn…
Prescott, located about two hours north of Phoenix, welcomed its first wine tasting room last weekend during Prescott Winery’s four-day grand opening event. Filled with live music, small bites, and unique Arizona wines, the quaint winery was crowded with locals and visitors. Located several blocks from Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row,…
Hawaiian Luau at Gertrude’s Tonight Enjoy some Hawaiian delights right here in the desert during Gertrude’s at the Desert Botanical Garden’s Monday night luau. From 6 to 9 p.m., attendees can enjoy dishes from Gertrude’s Luau Menu, which includes items such as lomi-lomi salmon, tuna poke, spam-jalapeno fried rice, and…
Urban Ale Trail in Downtown Phoenix Saturday, September 12 Hike your way through the Urban Ale Trail this weekend in Downtown Phoenix. From 1 to 6 p.m., the second-annual self-guided beer tour will be in full swing at local bars and restaurants. During the event participants can try 4-ounce samples…
Pop-Up Beer Garden at Ingo’s Tasty Food Monday, September 7 Take advantage of your Monday holiday by heading to Ingo’s Tasty Food for a pop-up beer garden. From 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., sample brews from Stone, Founders, Huss, Odell, Mother Road, and others. Kimber Stonehouse, the wine and beer…
Saving room for dessert is tough at The Clever Koi. Wading through multiple courses of dumplings, steam buns, kushiyaki, and ramen (not to mention the two or three cocktails you’ll want to order from the bar) will leave you feeling satisfied. But those who know what’s good for them forge…
Now in its fourth year of production, the recently released Page Springs 2014 Super Arizona features a few changes from last year’s bottling. An elusive and subtly complex wine, Super Arizona is an excellent representation of why Arizona winemaking is becoming more exciting by the year. It’s easy to draw…
Scottsdale Streetside BBQ at Bad Water Brewing Saturday, September 5 Make the most of the weekend with BBQ and beer this Saturday at the Scottsdale Streetside BBQ. Hosted by Bad Water Brewing, the event will feature food from Morrell’s BBQ, live music by Mike War and Bluesman Mike & The…
Dog Days of Summer at Joe’s Farm GrillBeginning Tuesday, September 1 To celebrate the beginning of the end, Joe’s Farm Grill is rolling out its “Dog Days of Summer” menu. Twelve specialty hot dogs and sausages — all made with meat from local Schreiner’s Sausages — will be available for…
